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S288 AEU

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,211 mi
Last recorded19,211 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 AEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing but vehicle has view to rear in position 'a' and 'c'

Pass 25 Sep 2017 15,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,982 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 14,982 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre side wall slight lump

Fail 5 Oct 2015 14,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre side wall slight lump

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,858 miles

Air bag warning light intermitent flashing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 13,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag warning light intermitent flashing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,144 miles

SRS light flashes on/off

Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,432 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 12,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,039 miles

undulation on front brakes(possible slightly warped discs)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 11,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

undulation on front brakes(possible slightly warped discs)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,085 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 10,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,634 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S288 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S288 AEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S288 AEU registered?

S288 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S288 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 AEU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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